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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1883
Page
5
A column reviews the November elections, noting Republican gains in New York and Pennsylvania, tax changes in New York, and projected outcomes for 1884. It cites New York Graphic, discusses Treasury gold, and reports on Philadelphia and Ohio Penitentiary finances, with predictions for party fortunes.
The piece contrasts Democratic decay with Republican strength and hints at a looming 1884 battle. It cites New York’s influence, Brooklyn voting patterns, and Virginia’s racial tensions as pivotal factors. General Mahone is positioned to play a key role, with Republicans urged to press the “bloody shirt” issue.
Report of Second Auditor Ferris and Attorney General Brewster note investigations into frauds by firms soliciting extra bounty for soldiers claims. Firms take advance fees for prosecutions of claims past June 30 1880 and file them away. District Attorney Corkhill requests details of cases and fees paid to aid pending action.
The publisher John B. Alden offers Caxton Illustrated and standard editions at deep discounts. Complete Dickens 15 volumes from 0 to 9.00, Thackeray to 6.75, Eliot from 12 to 3.75, Irving 20 to 4, Scott Waverley 30 to 7.50, Hawthorne 2 to 6.50, Cooper 32 to 12.50, Bulwer 31.25 to 8.50, Black 15 to 4, De Quincey 18 to 6.50. Samples mailed on request prior to payment. catalogue available upon request.
Mr. M. E. Allison of Hutchinson Kansas credits a trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after doctors and climate changes failed. The remedy is guaranteed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness severe coughs and all throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles available at Colby Scott’s drug store large size one dollar.
Buckeye Blotter Tablets announces pre pared letter heads and blotter tablets from the Express printing office with new type and first class work. Grain and provisions market prices from DeFiance Ohio and weekly corrections by Morgan and Miller list wheat oats corn flour prices and various commodities.
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